Here are ways to give help or get help

Toms River, NJ- Conditions begin to deteriorate as Hurricane Sandy moves closer to the Jersey Shore. Members of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) prepare a shelter for residents of all nearby towns at Toms River High School East. Angelica Kotsifas and Hazel Benjamin prepare blankets and cots. Doug Hood/ Staff Photographer SANDY2012 10/28/2012

Ways you can give help or get help

Are you looking for a way to help in the recovery efforts in Monmouth and Ocean counties? If you want to volunteer, or donate goods and/or services, check out the resources below.

Are you part of an organization in need of volunteers or donations to serve those affected by Hurricane Sandy? Email specifics to newstips@app.com.

Operation Provide Comfort in Union Beach

The leader of this Operation is local resident Jim Sfayer, Retired Lt Col, Marines. Jim is also a member of the Colts Neck Lions Club whose members have taken a prominent role in helping Union Beach as part of this movement.

The rebuilding effort will be a slow and expensive effort. Due to the efforts of the Lions and others involved, construction supplies, storage containers and the like will be provided by various companies at a greatly reduced cost. However, it has been estimated that the cost of drywall and flooring which has to be replaced in a surviving house will still cost approximately $750. Many people are finding that they may not have the appropriate insurance to cover this type of repair. This is only one of many examples of what needs to be done to rebuild the community of Union Beach.

If you wish to contribute to the efforts of Operation Provide Comfort, the Lions Club has partnered with the Colts Neck Community Church (CNCC) to keep track of any donations of any size. All donations will be greatly appreciated. You will know that with the involvement of the Colts Neck Lions Club and the Colts Neck Community Church that any contribution will be well and properly spent. Close review of the Township Officials of Union Beach also guarantee this.

Please make your tax deductible contribution to CNCC and put in the memo section of the check Operation Provide Comfort and send to Colts Neck Lions Club, PO Box 284 Colts Neck, New Jersey 07722. An appropriate receipt will be sent back to you for your records upon request.

One more big push in Ortley

Ortley Beach will be open again this weekend and the Jersey Shore Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will be there again helping. As many of you know, we have been helping people cleanout their homes and begin the recovery process. More home were impacts in Ortley Beach than any other Monmouth or Ocean County town. Please come help this weekend if you can.

Bring: Food and water for the day. Wear boots and work clothes. If you can bring sledge hammers, pry bars, shovels, brooms, and hammers please do.

Safety Note: Volunteer must be outfitted with respirators (N95) and heavy duty rubber gloves. Please bring these with you.

If you know someone in Ortley Beach that needs help, have them sign up here.

Clothing give away in Middletown

There will be a massive give away of sanitized, gently used or new clothes separated by size and gender, hundreds of pairs of shoes, coats and needed items from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 29 at the Lincroft Inn, at the corner of Newman Springs Road and Middletown-Lincroft Roads, Lincroft.

Storm victims are invited to come take what they wish for free. Others in need may also come and take items.

Oceanport resource center open to borough residents

Oceanport Emergency Management continues to operate an Information/Resource Center at the Port-au-Peck Firehouse on Myrtle Avenue for borough residents. Hours of operation are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 2-7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. They are providing information on disaster assistance, connecting residents with volunteer groups to help with recovery, providing new clothing, cleaning supplies and assorted food items.

Not sure where to bring your donations? Salon by the Sea acts as drop off

Salon by the Sea is acting as a drop off place for items or monetary donations. They will be taken to pet shelters and the First Baptist Church. Workers also volunteered time with the men from the National Guard to give them complimentary haircuts.

"Brookdale Rebuilds" Student Resource Help Post Sandy

Brookdale Community College has a number of resources to help students facing challenges as a result of Hurricane Sandy, including academic support, counseling and financial assistance. Students can find information at www.brookdalecc.edu/BrookdaleRebuilds , a website that serves as a repository for Brookdale and community resources.

"Super Saturday" is one example of the academic support services available where students can receive Math and English subject tutoring in Math and English this Saturday, December 8 from 9am - 4pm, at Brookdale locations in Freehold, Hazlet, Long Branch and Neptune. Counselors will be available for additional assistance to help students complete their semester work.

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage has expanded its Hurricane Sandy Customer Assistance and Recovery Effort with the deployment of three mobile hubs, one in Toms River, to provide face-to-face assistance for customers in FEMA-declared disaster areas in New York and New Jersey.

The customer assistance hubs are currently deployed in the following locations:

The hubs are in operation from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Customers can make an appointment at one of the hub locations by calling 1-800-405-8067, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by visiting our website at www.wellsfargo.com/care. Walk-in customers are also welcome.

Wells Fargo is using social media channels to broadcast important information about ways to rebuild and recover after Hurricane Sandy. Helpful tips will be available on Wells Fargo's corporate blog www.wellsfargoblogs.com/news.

For those unable to visit a customer assistance hub, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is helping customers obtain housing recovery assistance by phone, online and at its local bank stores:

-Local bank stores where team members can assist with check endorsements

Housing needed for recovery teams

The Presbytery of Monmouth, where Rev. Wendy Bailey is the Regional Presbyter, has established a Sandy Recovery Team and has hired an Administrative Assistant for Sandy Recovery, Rev. Mary-Lynn Morrison (609-815-1280). Donations can be sent directly to the presbytery: PO Box 188, 8 Front Street, New Egypt, NJ 08533 or to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.

The difficulty the presbytery is having right now is housing for teams. Day workers are okay, but longer term presents a problem because of the lack of places that are large enough and safe enough for volunteers to stay.

The needs are substantial. For instance, one congregation of 150 members has 25 members who are homeless still. Also, if anyone wants to make small contributions, $25 gift cards to Lowes, Home Depot, WalMart etc. are helpful for the Recovery Team to distribute to people in need. The gift cards can be sent to the presbytery office.

Donate to Lunch Break

Through www.YouGiveGoods.com, Marsh & McLennan Agency Companies have set up a drive to benefit Lunch Break, an organization in Red Bank, NJ, which provides life's basic necessities - food, clothing and fellowship, to community members.

Anyone, employee or non-employee, may make a contribution. The site provides an opportunity for donors to choose the actual food that will be delivered.

Highlands accepting donations for relief

The borough is accepting donations to help recover from Sandy damage, called "Hope for Highlands." Donations can be made online at www.highlandsnj.com or with a check to P.O. Box 375, Highlands, NJ 07732.

Middletown Disaster Relief Fund

The Middletown Disaster Relief Fund has been created by Mayor Anthony Fiore. Donations can be made at www.middletownrelief.com or to the Mayor's Office at 1 Kings Highway.

Move For Hunger at local Sports Authority locations

5 locations from across Monmouth and Ocean counties are offering 15% off their entire purchase for anyone that donates food from Dec. 7 to Dec 9 at participating stores. The following is a list of the participating Sports Authority locations:

West Long Branch - 310 NJ Rt. 36

Hazlet - 3434 NJ Rt. 35

Manalapan - 55 U.S. Rt. 9

Brick Township - 1 Brick Plaza

East Brunswick - 300 NJ Rt. 18

Sandy cleanup in Toms River

On Dec. 8 at 8:30 a.m., in towns across the Shore, there will be a massive volunteer effort to clean up and help wherever needed, as part of the Waves of Action Day for the Shore.

Cattus Island was a deposit for all sorts of garbage and debris from Hurricane Sandy, and it needs to be removed before the trails can open again. Volunteers will be removing trash and straightening out trails.

Bring boots and gloves. A rake would also be handy for straightening out the wood chips on the trails.

Motorhead Garage

Motorhead Garage would like to help those the biker community who have been affected by Sandy. We are offering free storage until the end of February to anyone who no longer has a place to keep their motorcycle due to storm damage. Our goal is to give the people who have suffered so much, one less thing to worry about while they move forward with rebuilding their life's.

We have a dry secure building located in GreenBrook NJ, were your motorcycle can be kept safe for the winter, until you are ready to bring it home. While we do have some limit on space, we hope to help as many as we can.

There are no strings attached, we just want to do something to help our fellow bikers during this crisis.

Hazlet business to work with American Red Cross

Comrise, a global consulting firm with U.S headquarters in Hazlet is getting into the holiday spirit by giving back to local victims of Hurricane Sandy. Most waterfront communities in the area, especially the neighboring boroughs of Keyport and Union Beach, were extremely hard hit by the storm and are still in great need of support and volunteers.

In collaboration with the Central New Jersey Blood Bank, Comrise will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at its Hazlet headquarters. Donors must be 16 years of age with parental consent, weigh at least 120 pounds, and present valid identification. All donations will directly benefit storm victims.

"Our employees have notoriously donated their time around the holiday season, everything from serving food at local soup kitchens to gift wrapping," says Fran Banks, Human Resources Manager for Comrise. "This season our community needs our help more than ever, as so many families right in our backyard have lost so much."

Comrise will also be working with the Raine Foundation in sponsoring 10 local families that have been displaced by the storm. Employees will work together to provide these households with food and warm clothing throughout the holiday season.

A corporate-matching online donation site has been launched via the American Red Cross, where employees have been donating funds to the nonprofit's "Hurricanes of 2012" campaign. Comrise will match each donation dollar for dollar, and is currently on track to donate a total of $5,000.

The Blood Drive is to be held at Concord Center Building 2, State Route 36, Hazlet, NJ 07730. To make an appointment to donate blood or to learn more, please contact Fran Banks at (732) 203-6214 or via email at fran.banks@comrise.com.

Helping Hands Pantry needs coats

The Helping Hands Pantry in New Egypt needs coats of all sizes. Please bring to the Helping Hands Pantry at the New Egypt Flea Market Village on Rt 537 in New Egypt or call 609-286-4021.

Volunteers needed in Howell

Volunteers are needed to help sort and organize gifts at Southard School in Howell. No need to register, just show up to help at the following times:

To sort/organize:

Friday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To distribute gifts:

Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

Gift card drive to aid Sandy victims

Members of the Monmouth Reform Team are collecting gift cards from Target, Home Depot, K-Mart, and Lowe's in increments of $25 for distribution to Sandy victims in Sea Bright.

To help, purchase gift cards and mail to Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Avenue Tinton Falls, NJ 07724; order cards online and send to seabrightgiftcards@gmail.com; donate by check to Monmouth Reform Temple, with an accompanying note that says the funds are for the gift card drive and they will purchase the cards on your behalf; or make a donation online through the PayPal link on our website: http://www.monmouthreformtemple.org/.

The drive will run from now until January 1. For more information about Sea Bright and our progress, please visit the facebook page Card Work Pays Off.

PishPoshBaby providing baby car seats

Many peoples' cars have either been entirely lost or severely ruined by the storm and as a result their Car Booster Seats need to be replaced. It is of utmost importance to replace these Booster seats immediately to ensure the safety of our children while driving.

Move For Hunger accepting donations

After the recent devastation of Hurricane Sandy, Move For Hunger is putting aside funding to help feed the struggling families along the New Jersey Shore. 100% of donations raised through this fundraising team will directly impact those in need.

Monetary Donations - Move For Hunger will use all money raised through this team to purchase supplies needed for hurricane Sandy shelters and victims

Volunteers - Volunteers are working with us to distribute food and supplies in the coastal towns that need us most, once the National Guard and FEMA clear the way.

Anyone interested in helping, please contact RebuildRecover@gmail.com with your name and phone number.

The Saint in Asbury Park collecting donations

Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Fund and Health & Wellness Drive efforts are underway at The Saint nightclub, located at 601 Main St. and Monroe Ave, in Asbury Park. If you would like to help and can make a donation or contribution, drop-off all Health & Wellness Relief items or cash donations during The Saint's regularly scheduled business hours, doors 7-8pm to 2am.

100% of ALL proceeds to be distributed to our neighbors, friends, family, and non-profits to directly help and provide relief to those who need it the most impacted and/or displaced by Hurricane Sandy.

Drop off in person at The Saint in Asbury Park or mail to: The Saint / Asbury Music Co. ? Hurricane Sandy Relief at P.O. Box 427, Belmar, New Jersey 07719

Donations in Point Pleasant

St. Mary's Church and St. Gregory's Pantry are seeking donations of gift cards and cash to be used by those in need for prescriptions, eyeglasses, sneakers, household items, fuel, change for laundromats, etc. Thanks to the overwhelming response by the community, no other donations are needed at this time.

Associated Humane Society looking for donations

The Associated Humane Society is in desperate need of blankets, towels and cleaning supples. They are located at 2960 Shafto Road in Tinton Falls.

Belmar no longer accepting material donations

Due to an overwhelming amount of generous contributions, Belmar is no longer accepting material donations for the Hurricane Sandy effort. If you are blessed enough to be able to contribute monetarily, please donate directly at www.belmar.com.

Red Cross increases distribution items in NJ

The American Red Cross will be at several locations in New Jersey on Sunday with bulk distribution of clean up kits, water, shovels and other items to assist those who have been affected by Sandy with the next steps to recovery.

Additional information about the other bulk distribution sites, including fixed and mobile feeding sites for NJ coastal communities can be found at http://newsroom.redcross.org.

Monmouth County SPCA disaster relief

Due to the recent devastation on the Jersey Shore the Monmouth County SPCA is collecting donations to help the animals of displaced families in the area as well as the animals that reside at the Homeward Bound Adoption Center.

In addition to the extra donations needed the Monmouth County SPCA Maureen O'Brien Thrift Store will be temporarily converted to serve as the organizations Pet Pantry emergency pet food distribution center.

The center will be open daily seven days a week from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for families that are in need of emergency pet food or some related supplies as well for accepting any of the items from our urgent donation list. If you are unable to travel to the Eatontown address and are in need of pet food for your animals please call 732-542-5342 for help.

If you are able to help support the pet relief efforts of the Monmouth County SPCA through donations the SPCA is in desperate need of: Paper towels, cat litter, litter pans -any kind, towels, sheets, blankets, leashes and collars, dry dog and cat food, canned dog and cat food, one gallon food storage bags, crates, and carriers.

If you want to help and are unable to get to a drop off site or one SPCA locations you can text mcspca to 50555 to make a $5 donation every donation makes a difference.

The Eatontown Homeward Bound Adoption Center is open 7 days a week for donations from 9 a.m. to 4 p. m. (until all the power is restored) and for adoptions from noon to 4 p.m. daily.

The Pet Pantry (located in the thrift store) is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

'Shave the Shore' fundraising event

With the recent devastation of Hurricane Sandy rocking the Jersey Shore, Lanmark360, a leading full-service healthcare advertising, marketing and communications agency, recently launched the "Shave the Shore" campaign in order to raise money to help families affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Lanmark360 President, Howard Klein, has pledged NOT to shave until he personally raises at least $10,000 to help Jersey Shore families struck by Sandy's path. One-hundred percent of all donations will go to the American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts.

Once the Shave the Shore goal is met, Klein will celebrate with a nice, hot shave at Franks Barber Shop, located in West Long Branch.

St. Gregory's Pantry open to help storm victims

St. Gregory's Pantry of Point Pleasant Beach, together with St. Mary's By the Sea Episcopal Church, is operating as a designated disaster relief center. Anyone in need is welcome. Food, used clothing, toiletries and a variety of supplies are available during the following hours: Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

In addition, storm victims are also invited to enjoy hot meals prepared by volunteers in the church hall dining area daily from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Local delivery of hot meals is also available. Our volunteers just need to know where you are.

Assistance will be offered to all without restrictions. No referrals or FEMA documents will be required, and Social Security information will not be requested. Thanks to the generous support of hundreds of donors, St. Gregory's currently offers: Non-perishable and perishable food, cleaning supplies, personal toiletries, used clothing including jackets and coats, new blankets and towels may also be available.

For those looking to donate, at this time the pantry is in need of gift cards and cash donations for prescriptions, eyeglasses, sneakers, household items, fuel, change for laundromats and more. Please note: The pantry can no longer accept used blankets, towels, pillows or bed linens.

St. Gregory Pantry is located at 804 Bay Avenue, Point Pleasant. Their phone number is 732-895-8105.

Jaycees of Rockaway seek donations

The Morris County Jaycees of Rockaway is running a donation drive for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Mayor Michael Dachisen of Rockaway secured an 18 wheeler for the Jaycees to deliver goods and Public Storage gave a storage unit for the reduced price of $23 in order to store goods. The group is currently looking to serve Point Pleasant, Monmouth Beach, Sea Bright and Pitman. Brigantine, Union Beach and Belmar to deliver goods to. The group has the following drop off locations for those wishing to donate and fill their truck: Brick 46 Sports Bar & Grill at 68 Rt 48 Rockaway, Salon Deja Vu at 399 Rt 46 Rockaway, and Coffee Cave located at 45 Halsey Street in Newark.

Help for small businesses

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority, www.njeda.gov/sandy, is offering immediate access to cash for businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. They offer loans and a variety of other products. Their prominent program is the "Main Street Disaster Relief" program, which guarantees up to $500,000 for commercial lines of credit. This program is designed for expedited approvals. A decision will be made within 5 days of receiving the application.

The New Jersey Business Action Center, 866-534-7789 or www.newjerseybusiness.gov, acts as a "One Stop Shop" for all businesses. They also advocate for businesses to contact and get support from other State departments. Some items that they can help with: Speeding up delays related to inspections needed to re-enter your business and resume operations, filing insurance claims (NJ Department of Banking & Insurance 609-292-7272) and power restoration in specific areas.

The U.S. Small Business Administration, 1-800-659-2955 or www.SBA.gov/Sandy, is offering direct Disaster Loans for homes and rentals up to $200,000. They are also offering loans for businesses up to $2 million. Aside from loans for physical damage, the SBA is also offering loans for Economic Injury (having to close your business due to storm conditions/power outages).

The Intersect Fund, http://intersectfund.org/content/disaster-loans/, is offering disaster relief loans to NJ small businesses that have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. These loans are targeted at businesses that will not qualify for SBA Disaster Loans. These loans carry reduced interest rates and faster turnaround times. Businesses can apply online.

IRS warns against Sandy scams

The Internal Revenue Service today issued a consumer alert about possible scams taking place in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The IRS is warning those looking to donate to avoid fraudulant schemes by donating to recognized charities, paying attention to the names of organizations, never giving out personal information to anyone soliciting a contribution, and don't give or send cash.

More information about tax scams and schemes may be found at IRS.gov using the keywords "scams and schemes."

Greater Monmouth Chamber seeks ways to help

The Greater Monmouth Chamber is seaking to help those still in difficult situations following the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Reply to info@greatermonmouthchamber.com with specific requests and the chamber will try to match up those affected with resources. The Chamber office is also working diligently to return to normal operations.

Jewish community offers help, ways to give

In response to Hurricane Sandy and the winter storm that followed, Jewish Federation of Monmouth County (Federation) and a number of Jewish agencies, organizations, congregations, and Chabads are helping provide relief for those in need.

Among the efforts that Federation and the Jewish community are conducting at this time are:

1. Jewish Family & Children's Service is increasing availability of its Kosher Meals on Wheels program for anyone age 60-plus who may have financial difficulties, limited access to food shopping, difficulties preparing meals, or other issues with mobility at this time. Those in need may call Joanne Glasoff at 732-774-6886 ext 40.

2. Sabbath goodie boxes will be made available to synagogues to share with members of their respective communities. Synagogue representatives should contact Ariella Raviv at AriellaR@JewishMonmouth.org to request goodie boxes.

3. Jewish Family & Children's Service is making mental health counseling available at significantly reduced and sliding scale fees to adults, adolescents, children, or seniors experiencing additional stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties from the storm and its aftermath. Counseling is provided by licensed social workers and mental health professionals at the agency's Eatontown, Asbury Park, and Morganville locations. Children's counseling includes play therapy. In-home visits are available for the elderly and others unable to leave their homes.

4. Emergency financial support is available through Jewish Family & Children's Service. Grants up to $500 and interest-free loans up to $3,000 through the Hebrew Free Loan Society are available to help those suffering financial hardships from the storms, from being out of work, or other challenging circumstances. To inquire about grants and loans, please call Jewish Family & Children's Service at 732-774-6886.

5. Monmouth Reform Temple of Tinton Falls, NJ, (MRT) is organizing a gift card drive to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy in Sea Bright, NJ, and neighboring towns. MRT is asking that other congregations and community organizations organize similar drives to maximize impact. MRT's gift card drive will run through Jan. 1, 2013. Gift cards from Target, Kmart, Home Depot, and Lowes are preferred in any increment of $25 (i.e. $25, $50, $75, $100, etc.), and must be clearly labeled with their dollar value to ensure equitable distribution. Please mail cards to Monmouth Reform Temple - 332 Hance Avenue - Tinton Falls, NJ 07724. For more information please email: seabrightgiftcards@gmail.com. Individuals are also invited to make donations by check directly to MRT's gift card drive; gift cards will be purchased with the funds. Checks should be made payable to Monmouth Reform Temple with "Sea Bright Gift Card Drive" noted in the memo.

6. Anyone wishing to make a financial donation to Jewish Federation to support these and other storm relief efforts may do so by sending a check payable to Jewish Federation. Please be sure to write "Sandy Relief" in the memo section of the check. The mailing address is Jewish Federation of Monmouth County - 960 Holmdel Road - Holmdel, NJ 07733.

For more information, call Jewish Federation of Monmouth County at 732- 866-4300.

Toms River pantry looks for volunteers, donations

Toms River Regional Schools opened the Peoples' Pantry, a donation resource for food, clothing, toiletries and everyday essentials for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

Located in the Bellcrest Plaza at 943 Fischer Blvd., Toms River, the pantry will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hours for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are yet to be announced.

The Peoples' Pantry is still in need of specific donations: new contact lens solution, new denture cream, and new hair brushes, combs, and other miscellaneous hair accessories. The Peoples' Pantry is also in need of volunteers. Interested parties should please email donations@trschools.com for more information.

Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, will be donating a portion of sales every week from now until Memorial Day to families who were victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Grants available to nonprofits

Toms River, NJ - OceanFirst Foundation has established a $500,000 Relief and Recovery Grant Program to assist the efforts of nonprofit organizations in the New Jersey shore market area that are helping local families impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The Foundation also announced the first three grant recipients that will each be awarded $50,000 to help meet the emergency basic needs of local families: The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Neptune; St. Francis Center, Brant Beach, and Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton (Emergency Services). Nonprofit organizations that are assisting individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Sandy in the OceanFirst Bank market are invited to apply for grants of up to $25,000 from the OceanFirst Foundation Relief and Recovery Program and should contact OceanFirst Foundation for details at 732-341-4676.

Rutgers t-shirt sale fund raising event

Rutgers is selling shirts to raise funds New Jersey victims of Hurricane Sandy. The shirts are $15 and can be purchased at the Rutgers football and basketball games, as well as the Scarlet Fever retail store on Somerset Street in New Brunswick, N.J. The store can be reached at 732-247-4678. The shirts can be purchased on the store website, http://www.rutgersfever.com/.

Croydon Hall Donations Update

Due to an overwhelming response, Middletown Township is no longer accepting donation of clothes at this time. Donations that will be accepted at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road are: bleach, garbage bags, Rubbermaid-type totes, cleaning supplies, shovels and brooms, Neosporin, Bacitracin, new undergarments, new socks and new hats.

Have a room?

Shore Vineyard Church in South Toms River is calling all homeowners who are willing to rent a room or a house to people who are homeless due to Hurricane Sandy. Call Robert Livero 732-240-7477

Point Pleasant disaster relief center

A disaster relief center is opened in Point Pleasant Borough: 2140 Bridge Ave. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Manahawkin church provides meals, clothing, showers

King of Kings Community Church on Route 9, just north of Southern Regional, has hot meals, clothing, other donations and hot showers.

Volunteers needed in Union Beach

If you are interested in volunteering to help with relief efforts in Union Beach, laborers are needed to move debris into trailers and trash bins. You may report to the area roughly bounded by the following: Bayview Ave, Prospect Ave, Spruce Street, Lorillard Avenue. Bring gloves. You don't need to report in, just place any debris along the curbs into the trash bins and trailers provided in those neighborhoods. When complete, you may simply move onto adjacent neighborhoods.

'Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund'

From Councilman Charles Cocuzza:

We have established the 'Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund' where any/all donations can be sent to Borough Hall in Union Beach at 650 Poole Ave c/o Borough Clerk.

'Restore the Shore' fundraiser

With so many orders to be filled in a short period of time, the "Restore the Shore" fundraising crew will need volunteers to help fill and package orders. If you are available to help, email restoretheshore@cowerking.com for more information. Learn more about the fundraiser here.

Donate to Toms River

Monetary donations can be sent to:

Toms River Police Foundation

PO Box 876

Toms River, NJ 08754

You can also donate work gloves, work boots, and hand sanitizer to the Church of Grace. The Church is at capacity for clothing. Donations of brand new packaged socks, and underwear is also needed. Canned food and other non-perishables, bottled water, drinks, batteries, and toiletries will be accepted.

The Church of Grace and Peace

1563 Old Freehold Road in Toms River

732-349-1550

Ocean County Hunger Relief

21 Germania Station Road

732-505-4357

For any questions volunteering contact Ocean County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management at 732-341-3451.

East Freehold collection point

The East Freehold Fire Company collect donations for neighboring towns and fire departments beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday at its main base at 191 Dutch Lane Road. Item accepted include toiletries, canned foods, snacks, T-shirts, socks, etc. Home-cooked meals are also accepted in the early evening for emergency workers. Cal Rick at (732) 740-5576 with any questions.

Red Cross

Firehouse in Marlboro accepting clothing donations

The Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company will be accepting clothing donations for families in need that were devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Anyone wishing to donate please bring donations to the fire company at 94 Route 520. Any questions call 732-536-3565.

Belmar seeks supplies

Belmar Mayor Matthew Doherty Saturday announced that a Hurricane Relief Distribution Center is open at the Belmar Arts Council Building at the corner of Seventh Avenue and River Road. (608 River Road) The center is a place for the public to bring donations to assist those in Belmar affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Mayor Doherty also asked that anyone able to contribute to the financial relief effort toward Belmar's recovery visit www.belmar.com.

Bay Head seeks donations

Bay Head Fire Company is acting as a mobilization headquarters for volunteers interested in assisting with the post-Hurricane Sandy restoration process. Those interested are to meet at the Town Clock located in front of the station. Donations of hygiene items, as well as dry goods, can also be made at the Town Clock.

Bay Head citizens should also be aware that St. Paul's Church (Bridge Avenue and West Lake Avenue) has opened its doors to residents in need of a hot meal, warmth and comfort. Meals and beverages are being offered throughout the day. Updated borough information sheets are also located at this site.

Animal Center needs supplies

Ocean County donation centers

According to the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management, shore residents looking to donate items to areas of Ocean County can go to the following locations after they call to find out what is needed:

"Our neighbors are going to be needing help for a long time," police said in a statement. "We are humbled and proud of the strength of our communities that has been displayed. We ask you to slow down with your eagerness to help right away. We have a long road ahead and many will need your generosity for a long time to come."

Red Cross relief fund

United Way recovery fund

United Way Thursday announced the creation of the United Way Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund (#sandyfund). Contributions to the fund will be used by local United Ways along the Eastern Seaboard, to address the near-term and long-term recovery needs of communities most affected by the hurricane.

Contributions to the Fund will be used by local United Ways in 12 states, including New Jersey. In the areas where the Fund is operating, Hurricane Sandy has affected nearly 8 million people.

Donations to the United Way Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund can be made online at uwsandyrecovery.org. A $10 donation can be made by texting the word RECOVERY to 52000. Promote the United Way Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund on Twitter using #sandyfund.

Tips box for interested volunteers:

Do not self-deploy or begin a collection without registering or consulting with a reputable disaster relief agency.